Hamburg to Szczecin flights
Szczecin lies 302 km (188 mi) east of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Hamburg | Szczecin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Poland |
| Population | 2 million | 395,513 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Nearest large airport | HAM, 9 km out | SZZ, 29 km out |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 70-001–95-061 |
What changes when you arrive in Szczecin
Crossing from Germany into Poland: money changes from the Euro to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Airports at each end
Leaving Hamburg
Hamburg is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,028-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bremen Airport (BRE, 98 km), Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC, 56 km), Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN, 91 km).
Arriving in Szczecin
Szczecin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (SZZ), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Heringsdorf Airport (HDF, 57 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport | SZZ | 29 km (18 mi) | 8,202 ft | 154 ft |
| Heringsdorf Airport (regional) | HDF | 57 km (35 mi) | 7,562 ft | 94 ft |
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Staying in Szczecin
Our booking partner lists 402 places to stay in Szczecin. Of the 204 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (128). Across 199 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 125,018 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Szczecin from Hamburg?
302 km (188 mi) in a straight line, east of Hamburg.
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Szczecin by air?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Szczecin?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Hamburg to Szczecin flights?
Typically Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport (SZZ); Szczecin also has HDF.
What currency do I need in Szczecin?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Szczecin?
Our booking partner lists 402 places to stay in Szczecin, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.